Many traders will keep their doors open late on Wednesday, November 4 to enable local residents to shop local – and perhaps snap up a few Christmas presents – before the four week closure begins.
Lisa Aynsley, chairman of Alnwick Chamber of Trade, said: “There’s been a fantastic response so I hope people will take the opportunity to support some of our wonderful shops.”
It comes as we run out Support Local campaign, aimed at encouraging people to support local businesses to protect jobs and livelihoods.
Here are the 25 shops taking part...
1. Hotspur 1364
Menswear shop Hotspur 1364, on Fenkle Street and Paikes Street, is taking part. Photo: Ian Smith
2. The Chocolate Spa
The Chocolate Spa on Fenkle Street, owned by Dawn Mitchell (pictured here with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli), is sure to have some tasty treats on offer. Photo: Paul Larkin
3. Jobson's
Jobson's the saddlers, on Bondgate Within, is opening late. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Renaissance Boutique
The Renaissance Boutique on Bondgate Without has proved a hit with shoppers with its focus on sustainable fashion since it opened last autumn. Photo: supplied